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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,428.66 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,428.66 and 404.22 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,428.66 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,428.66 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,428.66 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 577,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,492.95/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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